At Indian Hills we know that excellent care and education = quality programs for children!
Early Childhood Teachers open children’s eyes to the wonders of the world around them!
They provide care for children not yet old enough for kindergarten, and introduce
them to ideas and routines that will prepare them for an easy transition to elementary
school. So it goes without saying that they also play an extremely critical role
in the development of children’s social, emotional, and educational needs; and will
essentially set the stage for their future academic success! At Indian Hills our talented
instructors will teach you to focus on the important topics in early childhood, such
as: development, learning, assessment, family engagement, and instructional strategy,
to make you an A+ teacher and influencer in these youngster’s lives! Whether you are
looking for a short term program or ready to jump-start your career, we have a path
for you! So, are you up for the challenge? With creativity, patience, knowledge,
and skill, we will help you stack the building blocks for future growth and learning.
Be a part of something Life. Changing. today!

What you will learn:

Promoting child development and learning

Building family and community relationships

Observing, documenting and assessing to support young children and families

Using developmentally effective approaches

Building meaningful curriculum

Developing professional skills

Which Path Will You Choose?

It’s your education. Choose your own path. We’re right behind you every step of the
way!

One more point: In our programs, you can complete your coursework in Early Childhood online, so you can start changing your life from anywhere.

Select one of our two programs below to check-out the details.

Early Childhood Diploma

Diploma

Not ready to start the Early Childhood Associate Program, but need a jump-start on
your career? Look no further! The Early Childhood Diploma will reward you with a Diploma
in as little as three or four terms! After completing this program, you can either
choose to continue with the Early Childhood Associate Program or find a job in a child
care center, as a nanny or in a program like Head Start! (Offered at Ottumwa Campus
and Online)

We want you to be ready to handle everything. (You’re going to be working with kids,
after all. Things can get wacky.) That’s why our Early Childhood Associate of Applied
Science (A.A.S.) degree program is a seven term degree. After passing the first three
terms, you will be awarded your Child Care Technician diploma. You can then advance
to the Early Childhood Associate degree. Upon graduation you can find a job in a
preschool, a child care center, as a home child care provider or a program like Head
Start! Interested in teaching for a public preschool? Consider transferring to one
of the many state colleges or universities. (Offered at Ottumwa Campus and Online)

The Early Childhood Progams at Indian Hills Community College are accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education
Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, www.naeyc.org. The accreditation term runs from July 2017 through July 2024.

Outcome Measure 1: The Number of Program Completers

Academic Year

Number of program completers

% of program completers who were attending full-time(at the time of completion)

% of program completers who were attending part-time(at the time of completion)

2018

7

6/7 (88%)

1/7 (12%)

2017

9

6/9 (67%)

3/9 (33%)

2016

5

3/5 (60%)

2/5 (40%)

Outcome Measure 2: The Program Completion Rate

Academic year in which a Fall cohort of full-time students enrolled at the institution

% of those students who completed the program within 150% of the published timeframe

% of those students who completed the program within 100%, 200% (twice), or 300% (three
times) of the published timeframe.

2015 (18 Full Time)

6/18 (33%)

0/18 (0%)

2014 (15 Full Time)

0/15 (0%)

0/15 (0%)

2013 (21 Full Time)

5/21 (24%)

1/21 (5%)

Outcome Measure 3: Institutional Selected Data

Academic Year

Number of Graduates

Number of Graduates who are employed in the early childhood profession within one
year of graduation.

Number of Graduates who are pursing futher education in the early childhood profession
within one year of graduation.

FA17-SU18

9

6/9 (67%)

3/9 (33%)

FA16-SU17

5

2/5 (40%)

0%

FA15-SU16

3

2/3 (67%)

1/3 (33%)

Ready to take your education to the next level? Check out more details about the Early
Childhood Programs below, to see how our programs at Indian Hills Community College
will help you get a Life.Changing. career as a Lead Teacher for a Child Development
Center, an Associate Teacher with Head Start or school-based programs, or a Self-Employed
Home Provider!

CONTACT US

We see raised hands, and we’re here to answer your questions!

Not sure if you want to do the Early Childhood Diploma or the Early Childhood Associate
Program? Maybe you want more details about transferring your associate credits to
a four-year school once you’re done? Don’t stress. Just ask Barb!

Barbara Lisk, Program Director, Early Childhood EducationIndian Hills Community College

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